

In 2025, MACAS has hosted many art connections across Selma. In communion with several organizations, MACAS' programming is reaching a broad spectrum of Selma citizens. We invite collaborations....

2025 Community Art Projects
1. Media Arts Workshop and Field Trip
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Jan. 23 & 30
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Hosted a workshop on how to conduct an interview for Selma High School's Media Club
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Facilitated a field trip with the national media Storycorps where the students recorded their crafted interviews
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The field trip included lunch with local entrepreneur and concluded with a healing circle.
2. Shop Door Murals
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Feb. 4
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In community with Selma High School's CTE (Career Tech Education) MACAS continued their commitment to offer creative arts.
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Held graphic design workshop for 3 classes
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Painted 2 shop doors with over 15 SHS scholars and teachers
3. Community Mural in East Selma
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March 11 & 26
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In community partnership with the Selma Center for Nonviolence, Truth and Reconciliation's Alternative Spring Break, MACAS hosted a community mural on donated wall.
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Over 100 people painted on the mural from preschoolers to seniors.
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The mural was designed by artist Trés Taylor but facilitated by students from Bridgewater State University of Boston.
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The artist encouraged self expression so participants added to the design.
4. Workshop with Lance Johnson
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March 8 -23
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In community partnership with ArtsRevive, MACAS hosted the 1st Artist in Residence with Lance Johnson.
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Johnson facilitated "Self Portrait - Beyond the Selfie" a collage workshop.
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Participants of all ages created collages and painted pieces with guidance.
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The workshop culminated with the opportunity to display their works in " Roots and Wings", ArtsRevive's annual juried show.
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A collaborative piece was created as gift to the community.
5. Public Art Club
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MACAS fosters creativity by creating an art club with students from a wide variety of schools.
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The Art Club's first project was to add a mural sign to the Phoenix Park mural installation.
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MACAS club member, Jane Henry, facilitated a mural project with participants in Joy Fest in communion with the Selma CNTR's Windows of Hope project. Stay tuned for installation of art on boarded up windows in East Selma.